- Elevation
- 612 m
- Tallest summit within 8.7 miles
- Big Bald Mountain1,235 m · 4.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- Cohutta-Chattahoochee Scenic Byway13.4 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:55local time
- Coordinates
- 34.7609, -84.3899
Turkey Knob rises to 612 m in Georgia. Big Bald Mountain stands 1,235 m to the east, 4.0 miles off. The nearest named place is Pine Mountain, a peak 0.7 miles away. Cohutta-Chattahoochee Scenic Byway passes 13 miles off.
mountain in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America
Wikidata Q31593622, matched on coordinates and name (12 m apart).
- Elevation
- 612 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 8.7 miles of Turkey Knob. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bald Mountain | E 100° | 1,235 m | 4.0 mi |
| Rich Mountain | ESE 114° | 1,232 m | 2.9 mi |
| Tickanetley Bald | ESE 123° | 1,209 m | 3.4 mi |
| Little Bald Mountain | ESE 106° | 1,198 m | 3.5 mi |
| Cold Mountain | E 90° | 1,165 m | 2.7 mi |
| Stover Mountain | SSE 149° | 1,158 m | 3.8 mi |
| Turniptown Mountain | SSE 165° | 1,103 m | 4.0 mi |
| Wolfpen Mountain | ESE 121° | 1,069 m | 4.5 mi |
- 13.4 mi off the Cohutta-Chattahoochee Scenic Byway
- 18.5 mi off the Ocoee Scenic Byway
- 28.7 mi off the Russell-Brasstown National Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Cohutta Overlook · 14 mi
- Tatum Lead Rd · 15 mi
- Fort Mountain Scenic Overlook · 17 mi
- Cool Springs Overlook · 18 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Pine Mountain: 0.7 mi
- Little Bee Mountain: 0.8 mi
- Aaron Mountain: 1.5 mi
- Saltpeter Mountain: 2.7 mi
- Cold Mountain: 2.7 mi
Waterfalls: 15
- Barnes Creek Falls 25: 11.8 mi
- Noontootla Falls: 12.3 mi
- Long Creek Falls: 14.0 mi
- Little Rock Creek Falls: 14.2 mi
- Emery Creek Upper Falls (3,4,5) 15, 40, 15: 14.5 mi
Historic sites: 13
- Veterans Memorial: 7.0 mi
- MacKaye Memorial: 14.3 mi
- Appalachian Trail Plaque: 14.5 mi
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail Southern Terminus: 14.5 mi
- Richard Fowler Shoolbred, Sr.: 14.5 mi
Attractions: 12
- Expedition: Bigfoot - The Sasquatch Museum: 3.0 mi
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway: 8.1 mi
- Red Apple Barn: 9.2 mi
- Hillcrest Orchards: 9.8 mi
- Cartecay Vineyards Tasting Barn: 10.2 mi
Museums: 2
- Tabor House Museum: 7.0 mi
- Talking Rock Schoolhouse Teaching Museum: 18.6 mi
Beaches: 2
- Poop Island: 8.4 mi
- Disharoon Beach: 21.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:42 | 19:16 | 19:50 |
| June solstice | 06:25 | 20:17 | 20:55 |
| September equinox | 07:26 | 19:03 | 19:36 |
| December solstice | 07:42 | 16:52 | 17:31 |
Local time (America/New_York).
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